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Arrowhead Puffer Tank Mates & Compatibility

Arrowhead Puffer

Pao suvattii

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TemperamentHighly Aggressive (10/10)
Adult Size15 cm
Temperature22–28°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom
StockingSolo only
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Compatible on paper, but will Arrowhead Puffer fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Arrowhead Puffer to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Arrowhead Puffer & African Butterfly Cichlid

Pao suvattii · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & African Butterfly Fish

Pao suvattii · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & African Clawed Frog

Pao suvattii · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & African Dwarf Frog

Pao suvattii · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & African Jewel Cichlid

Pao suvattii · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & African Lungfish

Pao suvattii · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & African Pipefish

Pao suvattii · Enneacampus ansorgii

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Pao suvattii · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & Amano Shrimp

Pao suvattii · Caridina multidentata

Not Recommended
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Amazon Leaf Fish

Pao suvattii · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Amazon Puffer

Pao suvattii · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Apple Snail

Pao suvattii · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Arfak Rainbowfish

Pao suvattii · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Arulius Barb

Pao suvattii · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Asher Cory

Pao suvattii · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAsher Cory: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Asian Arowana

Pao suvattii · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Pao suvattii · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & Assassin Snail

Pao suvattii · Anentome helena

Not Recommended
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Pao suvattii · Melanochromis auratus

Not Recommended
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & Australian Pearl Arowana

Pao suvattii · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & Australian Smelt

Pao suvattii · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Pao suvattii · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Arrowhead Puffer & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Pao suvattii · Badis badis

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Arrowhead Puffer & Bahia Red

Pao suvattii · Geophagus sp. Bahia Red

Possible with Caution
Arrowhead Puffer: Highly AggressiveBahia Red: Semi-Aggressive